Senior Transportation Operations Manager

GEODIS Career • Tolleson, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining the activities of the Transportation Department for assigned facilities. The position provides leadership to the transportation team and is the liaison between the Company and its customers. Our hybrid work schedule requires team members to be in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university
• Minimum 6 to 8 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for Transportation Department
• Develops strategic plan for direction of the assigned division for the future
• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operation of transportation system and terminal operations
• Directs compilations and issuance of timetables and statistical surveys
• Conducts surveys to evaluate performance of operations and recommends changes
• Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue, performance records, and seat occupancy patterns to secure information for recommended changes
• Monitors accounts receivable and delinquent accounts to minimize bad debt write-offs and improve collections
• Organizes and participates in meetings with staff members to determine objectives
• Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions and staffing
• Recommends appropriate solutions to problems
• Provides “spot rate” quotations based on established pricing and profitability guidelines
• Assists sales with rate quotations and transportation contracts as needed
• Ensures all equipment is licensed, permitted and the proper documentation is available upon request by the Department of Transportation
• Investigates all truck related accidents/incidents to ensure timely processing of the claim
• Other duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community + more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior